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Joseph Kwon and AJ Lee

This video is a discussion between JOSEPH KWON and AJ LEE.

JOSEPH KWON was born in South Korea, and moved to High Point, North Carolina with his family as a baby. Starting out playing classical cello at age 9, he joined an Americana band in college He has been with the Avett Brothers since 2006.

Singer, songwriter, and musician AJ LEE has been playing mandolin since she was 5 years old. As a youngster she played with The Tuttle Family with AJ Lee, and now has her own band, AJ Lee and Blue Summit.
Topics covered in the discussion:

  • Intro Music: AJ Lee and Blue Summit “Like I Used To”
  • Introductions
  • Early Inspirations
  • Becoming a Professional Musician
  • Asian Identity
  • Changing Environment
  • Audience Diversity
  • Shining the Light
  • What’s Next
  • Outro Music: Joseph Kwon and Scott Avett “Froggy Went a Courtin’ (in Korean)”